Bajaj and KTM are two of the biggest bike brands in India. They both offer powerful 200 CC motorcycles. The best among their respective product ranges are the Pulsar RS 200 and the Duke 200.
Here is a brief outlook of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Vs KTM Duke 200
The Duke 200 is one of the best-selling KTM bikes in India. The latest iteration of the bike comes with an inverted headlamp cowl. It is a conventional unit that provides illumination at night. The bike also gets an LED DRL. The fuel tank equipped is a 13.5-liter unit. It is detailed with tastefully designed tank shrouds and well-defined graphics. The sub-frame on the bike has been revised. It results in a sleeker tail section and a well-designed split-seat setup.
The bike comes equipped with an LCD center console. It is illuminated with an orange backlight. The layout of the display has been revised a bit. It is meant for essential ride-related information like current speed, clock, tachometer, and service due indicator. It also offers information on the current as well as average fuel economy. The bike has front and rear disc brakes. The bike also comes with a dual-channel ABS as KTM standard equipment.
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The bike is powered by a 199 CC single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine. It is also tweaked to comply with the BS6-emission norms. The engine is tuned to deliver 24.7bhp of peak power and 19.3Nm of peak torque. The top speed of the bike is 137 KMPH. The gearbox has gears with precise ratios.
The compact wheelbase of the bike allows the bike to feel nimble and precise. The revised chassis of the bike allows the rider to switch lanes and execute overtakes with confidence.
The Pulsar RS200 is one of the best-looking Bajaj Bikes
The fully-faired bike comes with twin closely placed projector headlamps. It also comes with two LED DRLs. The turn indicators on the bike are LED units. The bike also comes with a sturdy windscreen at the front. It is big enough to offer the rider protection against the elements during cruising speeds.
The bike has a semi-digital instrument console. It has an analog tachometer. The fuel indicator is digital. The left of the console is equipped with neutral as well as turn indicators. The oil level indicator and the battery indicator are also equipped here.
The right side of the console has a small LED display unit. It is meant to display ride-related data like speed, trip meters, clock, and side-stand indicator.
The console is illuminated with a blue backlight. The console is also equipped with an rpm shifter indicator. This will only light up when you twist the throttle till the RMP hits the 10,000 mark. The fuel tank equipped is a 13-liter unit.
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The bike has the engine from the NS 200. It is a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected unit. The refinements on this engine are better than the NS 200 and it is powerful as well. The engine can produce a peak power of 24.2bhp and a peak torque of 18.6Nm. The bike, however, lacks low-rpm torque. A gearbox is a six-speed unit with precise gear ratios. The clutch pull action is light.
The RS 200 is the best handling Pulsar to date! It is nimble and dynamic. Hence taking on corners at high speeds on a track will feel like just another day at the office! The highway performance of the bike is well-planted. The city commutes might feel a bit cumbersome due to the aggressive riding stance of the bike. The perimeter frame of the bike keeps it well-balanced even at low speeds.
The short wheelbase and long swingarm make it easy to maneuver. The bike rides on MRF Zapper tires that offer ample grip in all weather conditions. The bike comes with a single-channel ABS unit from Bosch. It has a 300 mm front rotor. The rear rotor is a 230 mm unit. The front gets telescopic fork-style suspension units with anti-friction bushes. The rear gets a preload-adjustable mono shock absorber with a gas canister.
Both the Pulsar RS 200 and the Duke 200 cater to riders looking for a powerful 200 CC bike. Hence labeling one as the best from the other would be unwise. However, compared to a KTM bike, the maintenance costs of a Bajaj bike are always low. So, riders who do not want to spend a lot of money on bike maintenance should choose the Bajaj.
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